Hey y'all! I'm Caroline York, and I'm a '25 from Georgia! My hope is to share my Dartmouth experience with potential '29s, '30s, '31s and beyond! On campus, I write sports for The Dartmouth, am a Center for Social Impact SIBS mentor, am in Christian life, a Tour Guide, a Dartmouth Emergency Medical Services (EMS) member, and do medical research! Otherwise, you'll find me at the Norwich Farmers' Market, studying in the Tower Room, and running along the Appalachian Trail. Welcome to my world!
I initially took this class because I wanted to know more about Dartmouth’s history with Native Americans. It ended up being my favorite class because Professor Duthu was so enthusiastic about Native American affairs. He related the lectures to his own experiences growing up on a reservation, which made the class come to life.
As a potential Classics major on the pre-health track, this class was perfect for me! We learned about different medical practices from Rome and Greece and how medicine had changed in the past 2,000 years. We had a class in the Geisel School of Medicine and got to hold human organs!
I took this class because I wanted to learn more about the economy. Econ 2 focuses on the current economic climate in the US, so we would follow the DOW Jones on a daily basis to establish trends. In an economy impacted by a pandemic, inflation, and a war, this class was so helpful in my understanding of the financial climate of the country.
Physics with Professor Blencowe was delightful. His enthusiasm for the subject matter created excitement for students. The labs were hands-on and interactive to learn about the mechanics of the world.
This class fulfilled the Interdisciplinary Approach to my Global Health minor, and I enjoyed every minute of it. With Professor McCabe, we discussed gender and how its structure impacts our daily lives. My final research project studied gender within "Grey's Anatomy," which was created by Shonda Rhimes '91.
I used my "off-term" to travel to Hanoi, Vietnam for a Dartmouth Dickey Center Global Health Internship. I worked for the Institute of Population, Health, and Development, and studied health disparities in Vietnam.
This class was taught by a visiting professor, and she did an excellent job of engaging the class and making the material exciting. We learned about the historical Jesus figure in a Jewish context, and we connected the class content to modern day movies about Jesus.
I did a transfer term at Trinity College, Dublin, which means I took three courses at Trinity. My favorite was "Roman Archaeology" because I had never taken an archaeology course yet for my Classical Studies major.
Math 3 with Professor Erp was such a delight! He made math so understandable and accessible. I can honestly say I enjoy doing integrals after this class!
This class was fantastic! Professor Kramer is very knowledgeable about this field. Although I don't have an engineering background, this class was a great introduction. I learned how everything from medical tools to the Colosseum were made and built.
SummerAtlanta, GA
This was my first off-term (meaning I wasn't taking any Dartmouth classes) since my sophomore spring! I did a wonderful internship that was completely funded by Dartmouth; I'll write blog posts to share more!
FallAtlanta, GA
This was another great off-term internship that was funded by Dartmouth!
This past week, I had the pleasure of attending the Dartmouth Club of Georgia's annual Holiday Party in Atlanta! While all holiday parties are fun and festy, I thought this one was particularly meaningful.
I first got connected to the Dartmouth Club of Georgia because the former club president lives two doors down from me (as does another Dartmouth alumnus just 10 houses down)! He spearheaded the initiative to bring the club back to life after the pandemic put the club on pause.
At the party itself, I saw a few familiar faces and also met a few more. A classmate from my Chemistry 11class was there, and we reminisced about the periodic table and holiday plans. I also met a fellow Caroline who graduated this year and was doing research for a local university. When I told her I was looking for research work after graduation, she quickly gave me information about her job as well as the field in general. She couldn't have been any nicer, and it felt great to meet a new friend and someone who wanted to help me!
While there were people from all walks of life at the party, whether they were first-year students or from the class of 1950, there was a common thread of a love for Dartmouth among all attendees. Everyone was sharing stories, comparing traditions throughout the years, and wearing the signature Dartmouth green.
People enjoying the party!
For me, it is nice to have an added social group in my home city whenever I am away from Dartmouth. In most major cities, there are Dartmouth alumni groups that host regular events. In New York, Boston, and Washington D.C., the groups have many members because of the concentration of Dartmouth graduates in those cities.
It is nice to know that wherever I land, I will have a group of fellow Dartmouth graduates!
Some of my rising senior friends from New York have been in contact with me since graduation, and I've compiled a list of FAQs that might help you better understand life at Dartmouth!
